Don’t extort Nigerians, IGP cautions newly graduated constables

Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has cautioned newly graduated police constables against extorting members of the public, urging them to shun corruption. He gave the caution on Tuesday in Calabar during the passing out ceremony of 693 recruits from the Police Training College in Odukpani, Cross River State.  He was represented by […]

Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has cautioned newly graduated police constables against extorting members of the public, urging them to shun corruption.

He gave the caution on Tuesday in Calabar during the passing out ceremony of 693 recruits from the Police Training College in Odukpani, Cross River State. 

He was represented by an Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Auwal Mohammed, who reviewed the passing out parade of the 2022/2023 batch B held at the College premises on Tuesday.

A total of 693 Nigerian youths from Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River and Rivers states passed out from the College after a rigorous six months of training.

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“Shun corruption, extortion and abuse of power. The uniform you wear is a symbol of trust, and it must never be used to intimidate or oppress the people you are sworn to protect.

“Uphold the rule of law, act with compassion and remember that the measure of your success lies in the safety, peace and confidence of the community you serve,” he said.

As part of his strong desire to strengthen the Police Force, Egbetokun informed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of an additional 30,000 constables to fill the manpower gaps and enhance security.

The six-month training commenced on 12th April 2025 and featured basic Police general duties training which encompassed all segments, modern policing standards, ethical values, practical field works, law enforcement in the 21st century, community partnership, respect for human rights and judicious use of authority.